Scientists are concerned about these abnormally high numbers. The number of dolphin strandings so far this year is already more than ten times greater than what it’s been the last two years. Also unusual is the timing of these deaths. Birthing season for dolphin typically begins later, in March. Clearly, something is wrong.

Although scientists have not ruled out causes such as extreme cold temperatures, many are looking to BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill last spring as a potential culprit. IMMS experts, joined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), remain busy conducting autopsies. Hopefully, further testing will allow them to get to the bottom of this troubling phenomenon soon.

One Response to “Surge in Dolphin Deaths Raises Concern”

Dear defenders of wildlife,
In my science class todays I saw a movie about dolphins in Japan. The documentary that Ric O’Barry was in, showed me that the dolphins in Sea World or any different places that have dolphins involved, are suffering. The Japanese kill 2,300 dolphins per year! 98% of the Japanese don’t know. Ric O’Barry was flippers trainer (movie flipper) and Flipper killed her self by not taking a breath. After that, Ric O’Barry tried to free all the dolphins that he could and was arrested many times, by saving them. It is really sad. When they get in Japan they try to get the dolphin on tape to show what the Japanese are doing, but the Japanese don’t let them video tape it. It is a really sad movie and I wanted to take action so I decided to ask you guys for help. PLEASE HELP THE DOLPHINS!!
Sincerely,
Sabrina Yoo
P.S. The name of the movie is The Cove.

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